Lake District

Mountainous region in North West England

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The Lake District, also known as the Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England. A popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains, and its associations with William Wordsworth and other Lake Poets and also with Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin. The Lake District National Park was established in 1951 and covers an area of 2,362 square kilometres. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.

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Hundreds found illegally camping and partying in Lake District over weekend Overnight stays and large gatherings prohibited until further easing of lockdown from 4 July Independent - Published 5 days ago
Lake District rangers find hundreds illegally camping and partying Park authorities say fires were lit on top of fells and a group of 20 people were found "partying". BBC News - Published 5 days ago
Coronavirus: Lake District visitors pose 'significant problems' Police say parked cars, campers and litter are a big problem as visitors flock to the Lakes. BBC News - Published on June 2, 2020

Coronavirus: Lake District campers fined after visitor 'influx' Police say people had travelled from as far away as London after ignoring lockdown guidelines. BBC News - Published on May 28, 2020
Angry Lake District residents erect roadblocks and fake signs to deter tourists National Park chief urges members of public not to rush into area during lockdown Independent - Published on May 20, 2020
Coronavirus: Thousands spoken to by police for flouting lockdown A family from Greater London who travelled to the Lake District are among those stopped by police. BBC News - Published on April 14, 2020

'Clowns': Family stopped by police on 500-mile round trip to Lake District over Easter weekend Officers say group claimed journey was acceptable because they wore masks and gloves Independent - Published on April 14, 2020
Coronavirus: Police stop family on 500-mile Lake District trip The family from Greater London claimed it was acceptable if they wore masks and gloves, police say. BBC News - Published on April 14, 2020
Lake District 'under siege' from development, protesters warn Campaigners say landscapes are being affected by over-development and commercialisation. BBC News - Published on February 1, 2020
Rare snow leopard gets Zurich zoo 'date' Chris the leopard travelled from a Lake District zoo to Switzerland as part of a breeding programme. BBC News - Published on January 30, 2020

Climate change: Lake District facing 'dramatic' soil erosion Climate change is "stripping the fells", which could be reduced to bare rock, an expert warns. BBC News - Published on January 21, 2020
Lake District Pound: Currency forced out by contactless technology The demise of the currency, used by more than 350 firms, is down to a rise in contactless payments. BBC News - Published on November 20, 2019
Lake District rescue of dog that refused to walk any further The dog's owner was too tired to carry the animal when it refused to go on. BBC News - Published on September 15, 2019	The Lake District divers cleaning up under the water "It's upsetting to get down to the bottom and you see bottles everywhere and cans and barbecues." BBC News - Published on August 14, 2019
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the Lake District The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge try sheep shearing during a visit to Cumbria. BBC News - Published on June 11, 2019	Lake District viewpoint that inspired JMW Turner to be opened to public by National Trust Trust buys well-loved area for £202,000 to improve public access to landscape Independent - Published on June 5, 2019
Scafell Pike: Body of missing Whitehaven climber found Chris Brown was reported missing after tweeting a picture from the summit of the Lake District peak. BBC News - Published on June 4, 2019